First published Oct 28, 2026, 4:04:16 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 28, 2026, 4:04:16 AM UTC

Trump suggests Venezuela become the 51st US state and elect a governor

At a Texas rally, Donald Trump proposed that Venezuela join the United States as a state and have a governor instead of a president. He also announced an arrival of Venezuelan oil under an agreement between Washington and Caracas.

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Affected location: Corpus Christi, Texas

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The proposal concerns the political status and governance of Venezuela and its relationship with the United States.

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